FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Edinburgh Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Edinburgh Small Business Loans
Edinburgh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Edinburgh Business Loans
What is the Larger Edinburgh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.